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IL SB3779
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to require mandatory natural life imprisonment for first degree murder of a child under age 5 caused by abusive head trauma
- Applies only to defendants who were 18 years or older at the time of the offense
- Requires physician testimony to establish that the child died from abusive head trauma inflicted by the defendant
- Defines "abusive head trauma" to include shaken baby syndrome
- Introduced on February 5, 2026 by Senator Jil Tracy
Legislative Description
CD CORR-MURDER-SHAKEN BABY
Last Action
Referred to Assignments
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Assignments2/5/2026
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